The Associated Artists of Butler County
(AABC) are pleased to announce a call for artists for an exhibit to open in
the main Rittelmann Gallery. The show will be held from June
13th  July 11th, 2008 with the opening reception on
Friday, June 13th from 7  9 pm at The Art Center. The reception is
free and open to the public; light refreshments served. Deadline for entry
forms and fees is May 30th, 2008. AABC members may take advantage
of early entry special.

Futuristic Art is a new exhibit and is open to all artists at any
point in their career. This is a themed show and must represent Futuristic
Art. What
will life be like 10, 100, 1000 or a million years from now? All artwork must
represent the future: our town, world, universe, our fashion, technology,
environment, music, film, aliens, spaceships, galaxies, etc

Judges prizes and awards will be presented
during the opening reception on June 13th. The Art Center is a large airy open
facility and is located at 344 South Main Street in Butler, PA. The site has
been home to AABC for over 15 years.

About the Judge: Glenn
Wonsettler

Glenn Wonsettler has been part of the administrative team at The Andy
Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as its Visitor Services Department
Manager since August of 2004. Working closely with the Museums Educational,
Curatorial and Marketing departments, he represents the visitors and patronage
of The Warhol in all aspects of its function. He manages a staff of Gallery
Attendants whose duties are to not only protect The Warhol Museums
collection, but also to assist museum visitors with facts about the artworks
on view while providing information about Warhols background and historical
significance; setting them apart from typical gallery or museum security
personnel.

A graduate of the BFA program at Slippery Rock University in 2002,
Wonsettler concentrated in Painting, but also studied extensively in
Photography and Ceramics. He participated in many Art Department clubs and
activities as well as exhibited his work on multiple occasions at the campus
gallery as well as in galleries throughout the region. He spent a semester
studying at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, Slovakia where
he was able to exhibit his work and travel throughout the region. Wonsettler
has also traveled extensively, both nationally and internationally, visiting
countries such as Germany, Italy, France, and Japan and studying many of their
renowned museums collections. He began work in art administration at the
LaFond Gallery on Pittsburghs South Side as the Assistant to the Director
before accepting his position at The Andy Warhol Museum.

Heavily active in the arts and art community to this day, now in
Pittsburgh where he resides, Wonsettler has recently exhibited new works in
group shows at several Pittsburgh institutions and galleries such as: Modern
Formations Gallery, Space and The Andy Warhol Museum. He is currently
preparing for an exhibition later this year.

The
Associated Artists of Butler County is the oldest cultural organization in
Butler County. Our rich history began in 1934 as our intent to provide a forum
for the exchange of ideas, as well as to encourage and foster art. From 19
original members our organization has grown to over 350
members.

In 1990 The Associated
Artists of Butler County moved to our current residence at 344 South Main
Street and established The Art Center. The new home of the Associated Artists
of Butler County provides year round exhibits free and open to the public for
viewing. There are nine shows a year scheduled in the Rittelmann Gallery, The
Member's Gallery, The Underground Gallery and The Mezzanine Gallery. The Kid's
Art Center features work by our young artists in the After School Program. We
have several classrooms, a pottery lab with kilns and a library. The Gallery
Shop provides the public with the opportunity to purchase work by our many
talented members. The Spirit Cafe is held every Friday night (except during
opening receptions) from 7  9 pm and serves as an open forum for the
expression of art.

The Art Center's
Mission: To encourage, foster, and
promote the arts in the Butler County
Community.